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History of Poland: A Captivating Guide to Polish History
If you want to discover the captivating history of Poland, then keep reading…
Poland, a modern state in the very center of Europe, used to be a battlefield of many nations. Throughout its history, Poland had to fight for its independence—for its very existence. This Captivating Guide to Polish History will get you acquainted with the country that is probably most overlooked in historical studies. Sure, everyone knows the Second World War started with the Nazi occupation of Poland, but the country is old and very rich in events, great kings, ruling nobles, and defining culture.
Among the pages of the History of Poland, you will find answers to questions such did the Slavs first settle in central Europe?Who united the Slavic tribes and founded the medieval Polish kingdom?How did Poland develop during the Piast period?How was the kingdom divided among brothers?How did distinguished individuals try to reunite Poland, and how did they fail?Who was Władysław I Łokietek, and why did he succeed in reuniting the kingdom?What was the rule of Casimir III the Great like?Why was a Lithuanian grand duke chosen to rule Poland?Who were the Jagiellonians that united Poland and Lithuania?How did the European revolutions and Napoleon Bonaparte influence Poland?Why did Germany, Russia, and Austria decide to destroy Poland?How did the people and their Polishness survive the partitioning period?Why did Poland gain and lose independence during the interwar period?Why did Hitler start the Second World War by occupying Poland?How was life in Nazi-occupied Poland, and how was the Holocaust executed?Who were the leaders of the Polish government-in-exile?What happened to Poland after the war?What was life like in the Eastern Block?How did Poland rise to be a democratic and free country?When did Poland join the European Union?And many more!
There are so many interesting facts and pieces of information in this Captivating Guide to Polish History.
So pick up this book now by clicking the “add to cart” button and learn more about what lies in the very heart of Europe.
Poland, a modern state in the very center of Europe, used to be a battlefield of many nations. Throughout its history, Poland had to fight for its independence—for its very existence. This Captivating Guide to Polish History will get you acquainted with the country that is probably most overlooked in historical studies. Sure, everyone knows the Second World War started with the Nazi occupation of Poland, but the country is old and very rich in events, great kings, ruling nobles, and defining culture.
Among the pages of the History of Poland, you will find answers to questions such did the Slavs first settle in central Europe?Who united the Slavic tribes and founded the medieval Polish kingdom?How did Poland develop during the Piast period?How was the kingdom divided among brothers?How did distinguished individuals try to reunite Poland, and how did they fail?Who was Władysław I Łokietek, and why did he succeed in reuniting the kingdom?What was the rule of Casimir III the Great like?Why was a Lithuanian grand duke chosen to rule Poland?Who were the Jagiellonians that united Poland and Lithuania?How did the European revolutions and Napoleon Bonaparte influence Poland?Why did Germany, Russia, and Austria decide to destroy Poland?How did the people and their Polishness survive the partitioning period?Why did Poland gain and lose independence during the interwar period?Why did Hitler start the Second World War by occupying Poland?How was life in Nazi-occupied Poland, and how was the Holocaust executed?Who were the leaders of the Polish government-in-exile?What happened to Poland after the war?What was life like in the Eastern Block?How did Poland rise to be a democratic and free country?When did Poland join the European Union?And many more!
There are so many interesting facts and pieces of information in this Captivating Guide to Polish History.
So pick up this book now by clicking the “add to cart” button and learn more about what lies in the very heart of Europe.
161 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 20, 2022
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July 2, 2022
A swift narration of political events. So many names and so many places and dates enumerated in a brisk sequence. The book reads like a time line, only that it dismisses the line itself and choses to narrate the whole time series of major events. It is too bad that the history with what appears to be quite a colorful palate is merely glossed over. I only read it to get some idea of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. And yes, I did get some idea of what was going on during the golden age. Nothing more.
May 30, 2024
Needs Proofreading
This is an informative short history of Poland. I wanted to read a history of Poland because they are NATO’s first line of defense against their belligerent neighbor to the East. It unbelievable that Poland has gone through so many centuries of aggression from Russia and other countries. And it is just as hard to believe that Russia is still stuck in the past and hasn’t joined the civilized countries of the 21st century.
I particularly liked the last quarter of the book which covered the period from World War II to the early 21st century.
Like many books from Captivating History, this one needs better proofreading. If they cleaned up the text a bit, this could be a four star book.
This is an informative short history of Poland. I wanted to read a history of Poland because they are NATO’s first line of defense against their belligerent neighbor to the East. It unbelievable that Poland has gone through so many centuries of aggression from Russia and other countries. And it is just as hard to believe that Russia is still stuck in the past and hasn’t joined the civilized countries of the 21st century.
I particularly liked the last quarter of the book which covered the period from World War II to the early 21st century.
Like many books from Captivating History, this one needs better proofreading. If they cleaned up the text a bit, this could be a four star book.
July 4, 2022
This is not what I hoped it would be about wanting to learn more about Poland and my family's heritage. Instead this was a dry timeline about its conflicts with Lithuania. I still read and completed this hoping the content would improve, it did not.
Disappointed in the History of Poland, but I still enjoy the Captivating History series because they are brief lessons. Cannot recommend this one but I look forward to reading different lessons.
Disappointed in the History of Poland, but I still enjoy the Captivating History series because they are brief lessons. Cannot recommend this one but I look forward to reading different lessons.
September 13, 2024
Polish Pride...
After reading the history of Poland I still don't understand why they got kicked around and abused as much as they did by other countries.
This well researched and written history tries to explain why they are so resilient. Frankly, I don't know of many other countries who deserve to be so proud of their hard won liberty as do the Polish people.
I applaud them and their tenacity for living.
After reading the history of Poland I still don't understand why they got kicked around and abused as much as they did by other countries.
This well researched and written history tries to explain why they are so resilient. Frankly, I don't know of many other countries who deserve to be so proud of their hard won liberty as do the Polish people.
I applaud them and their tenacity for living.
November 22, 2025
I enjoyed this book I felt it gave a nice concise history of Poland. I really wish a small map would be included with each chapter just to have a visual idea of the changes to its boarders!! It does list rivers for references. But there is no map in the book showing these rivers.
I think I will be reading more books from this series.
I think I will be reading more books from this series.
December 12, 2025
Excellent Overview
The rich history of Poland is both complex and captivating. This text concisely presents both of these characteristics in a way that stimulates additional research and better understanding of this marvelous country. Read this text while in Poland which greatly enhanced the visit.
The rich history of Poland is both complex and captivating. This text concisely presents both of these characteristics in a way that stimulates additional research and better understanding of this marvelous country. Read this text while in Poland which greatly enhanced the visit.
November 7, 2022
great read
It was a great book about Polish history. It was very enjoyable. Any one interested in history needs to read this book.
It was a great book about Polish history. It was very enjoyable. Any one interested in history needs to read this book.
July 13, 2025
Fast, easy summary of the history. Good to get your feet wet but nothing more.
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